Bethel College in Indiana Announces a Name Change

The Southbend Tribune reported today on an upcoming name change for Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN in "Trustees announce name change as Bethel becomes a university."  The new name will be Bethel University.  Bethel also offers a web page devoted to the name change that includes a video message from Randy Lehman, chair of the Board of Trustees, an FAQ and implementation timeline.  The new name will be official next spring after May 6, 2019.

Bethel College was founded in 1947 and is affiliated with the Christian Missionary Church.  You can visit a history page on the institutional web site that offers a brief historical sketch along with links to additional information.